On Saturday, the Catalan regional government justified the restrictions it imposed in 76 municipalities to prevent the spread of African swine fever, such as limiting outdoor activities or closing Collserola Park (Barcelona). Because of a “simple” wheel or shoe sole. They can transmit the virus to other points.
An outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) was discovered in the Collserola mountain range (Barcelona), where Six wild boars have already been found dead The public mandate led to the establishment of a six-kilometre perimeter to which all but residents are inaccessible, and a second twenty-kilometre perimeter where outdoor activities such as excursions on foot or bicycle are prohibited.
In the face of an outbreak of African swine fever, the first to be detected in Spain since 1994, the public mandate on Saturday asked citizens through its social networks Do go to the surroundings of Collserola Natural Park Not to restricted areas.
“A simple wheel or The sole of some sports shoes “They can transmit the virus and spread it to other points.”
These are the restrictions imposed by the state, which involve the complete closure of access to the natural environment in twelve municipalities and Restricted access in 64 others.
Epicenter: 6 kilometers with the natural environment closed
In the area closest to the point of impact, in Cerdanyola del Valles (Barcelona), a 6 km radius was created – comprising 12 municipalities – where the complete closure of access to the natural environment was decreed, Stop any fishing activity And work in the field of forestry and prohibit any activity in rural areas for reasons related to biological safety.
In this first six-kilometre perimeter, in which physical and chemical barriers were also installed, as well as traps to control wild boars, security teams were activated. Mosos from Cibrona and technicians from the Ministry of Agriculture.
This is the first ocean It includes the municipalities of Sabadell, Sant Cerzi del Valles, Bolinha, Santa Perpetua de la Mogoda, Montcada y Reixac, Ripolet, Barbera del Valles, Badia del Valles, Cerdaniola del Valles, Sant Cugat del Valles, Terrassa and Rubí.
– The second perimeter: 20 kilometers with its borders
In the second perimeter, the restrictions extend to a radius of 20 kilometers, including 64 municipalities, where they have been restricted. Outdoor activities, hunting Linking it to biodiversity.
Actions that may interfere with population control and biological safety work have also been prohibited and access to the entire facility has been restricted. Collserola Park For outdoor activities.
Key recommendations
To prevent the spread of swine fever, the state recommends that citizens and municipalities intensify cleaning of litter boxes and containers, install cat feeders at high points, notify neighbors that wild pigs cannot be fed and Picnic areas are closed until further notice.
Furthermore, the public mandate requires that if a citizen finds a dead wild boar, Call the emergency number 112 And don’t manipulate it.
It does not affect people
In any case, the state sent a calming message to citizens, as African swine fever does not affect people, although it poses a ‘serious danger’ For the pig sector, for this reason it requires the cooperation of residents and municipalities to ensure the effectiveness of the approved restrictions.